civen Name Statent Number contre Slgnacne SPECIAL EXAMINATION All copies of the examination papor are to be returned to the ral supervisor WoTH a ANSWERS 6077AC Electrical Systems Safety — Capstone Assessment 8 April 2009 Tine allowed - Theve hours plus Ten minutes reading time 25 Pazesin this Question Booklet ‘TOTAL MARKS AVAILABLE =100 Aids to he supplied by college: + None Alds tobe supplied by student: Seam | soem | Sore ‘+ AustaintNew Zealand Wirag Rules ASINZS 30002007. ble | Acved + Australian New Zealand Standerd Beta rstaltions ~t# | Selection of Cabies ASINZS 3008:11:1998 5 t + NSW Service and Instaltion Rules. es + Students own marginal note, indexing and formal amendments [© | 3 ray be inluded in the sbovevexulation books re ‘+ Pen, pei eraser, rile, cslultr. Soop ‘Instructions to students: ‘+ Mobile phones are to be turned off and removed from your person, You cannot acoess a ‘mobile phone during this examination, ‘+ Allquestions are to be attempted. ‘+All questions are to be answered in the space provided inthis Question Booklet Answers to Section A (multiple choice questions) are to be recorded on the Answer Sheet attached to this (Question Booklet (Page 2), ‘+ You are not to use anyother reference books inthis examination ‘+The whole ofthis paper isto be hands to the supervisor upon completion. ‘+ Equation Sheets are on Pages 24 and 25, Aids permitted where indicated: Standard | Bitiagual Techni Dietionares | Dictionaries | Programmable Non-programmable | Electronic | Telit’ | “@ueaivors | "here [x Yer No No NoSECTION A - (Cont'd) QUESTION 5. (1 Marky ‘What is the minimum clearance for insulated aerial conductors above a porch awning? @ 2m @) 05m © im (2) not permitted QUESTION 6. GMaxky ‘What are the requirements for installing insulated unsheathed cables in trunking systems? (®) Cables shall be effectively retained in position and, where installed in a readily scoessible position, shall not be removed withovt the use of tools (©) Covers shall be effectively retained in postion and, where installed in a readily accessible positon, shall not be removed without the use of tools (©) Trunking may only be used to enclose unsheathed cables in areas not readily accesible (@)__Unsheathed cables are not peste tobe installed in cable trnking QUESTION 7. (1Marig ‘What would be ceptable level of insultin resistance for @230 V lighting circuit? (2) SO okms (©) 5000hms (©) 50Mohms (500k obms QUESTION 8, (Mark) Where » common neutral i used to supply @ multiphase circuit for an oven hotplate combination, the size of the neutral must (@) have a current carrying capacity equal to the sum ofthe protective devices supplying ‘each circuit () have a current carrying capacity equal to the current carrying capacity ofthe smallest associated active conductor (©) have a current carying capacity equal to the curent carying capacity ofthe largest associated active conductor (@) beat least 4 rm? cO77AC SPECIAL M3008 ‘© TAFE NSWSECTION A - (Cont’é) QUESTION 13. (Mark) A certificate of Compliance must be finalised when an clctrial instalation is tested and Should be certied by: (2) the customer (©) the installing tradesperson (©) the eketrician who complered the test (@) the cketical contactor QUESTION 4. (Mario ‘The minimum disconnection time for protection against inditext contact for a fixed cooktop (2) unspecified () 04sec () 400ms (a) Ss0e QUESTION 18, (Mark) ‘A circuit bresker installed to protect a ereut stom overcurrent must operate when (2) before th circuit current excoeds 1.45 the cio breaker rating (©) before the circuit current exceeds the circuit breaker ting (©) before the circuit conductors exceed 40°C (@)_ before the circuit conductors exceed 100 °C carzac srnctan mymi09 OTAFENSWSECTION B - (Cont'd) QUESTION 4, (2 Maris) ‘What are the requirements for switching devices operating in a cireit fed fom an isolated inverer? [ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clause number, ) QUESTIONS. (2 Maris) What are the requirements for soldered earth connections? ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clause number... ) QUESTION 6. (2 Marks) ‘entity an acceptable method for determining the maximum demand of « domestic circuit supplying an ovengsill and cook top, ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clause number. ) QUESTION 7. (@Maxks) Is it permissible to replace a single socket-outlet with a multiple socket-outlet when the ‘exiting circuit is aot RCD protected, without upgrading the cizeut to be RCD protected” [ASINZS 2000/2007 Reference (Clause number ) ‘9774 SPECIAL MIY2N09 oTARENSWSECTION C - 28 Marks) INSTRUCTIONS: This section inyaivesealeutations. Show all workings in the space provided. Marks wil be awarded accordingly. Answers are to be highlighted or ‘underlined, QUESTION. (4 Marks) 400-280 BOOKVA, 2-45 transformer 60m 400mm? Cu x90 Singles A POS 60m 150mm? Cu Xoo Singles 5B MsB c 0B 35m 4mm? cuvoo Multicore Sar7Ac SPECIAL M2009 © TAFE NSWSECTION C -(Cont’d) QUESTION 2. (3 Marks) ‘An irigation pump is supplied by 3 phase supply installed 50) mm underground over 2 distance of 43 m. The circuit comprises of 3 x4 mux" V90 TPF cables run wth a 2.5 amt arth cable and the cizeuit i protected by a 25 A type D circuit breaker. Determine whether this instalation satisfies the cequiremenis for fault loop impedance ensuring the protective Aevice wil operate propedy QUESTION 3. Marks) A.single phase circuit supplying a domestic single socket outlet for a pool pump is sxppled by 820 A type combination RCD using « V75 TPS cable installed in HDPV conduit 40 m fiom the main switeBboard. The supply voltage is 230 V and the vokage drop in the ‘consumers mains is negligible. Calulate the minimum size cable that may be used fot the circuit based on voltage drop QUESTION 4. (3 Marks) In school workshop, determine the maximum distance a single phase 15 A socket outlet for the supply toa single phase welder canbe installed from te distribution board given that the circuit willbe using 4 mm TPS cable installed partially surrounded by thermal insulation. The ‘maximum vol: drop allowed for the circuit is 4.9 V andthe circuit is protected by a 20.8 type circu breaker. TAC SPECIAL MY2009 TAFE NSWsarks SECTION C (Cont'd) QUESTION 7. (6 Marks) For the folowing installations, select the minimum permissible cable sizes for correct current camying capacity, giving the appropri: references 2 (8) A.3 phase final sub ciruit to a athe drawing 33 A per phase i installed in metalic conduit clipped to-a wall The cable type wed is X90 TPL copper eable, ——— Swit Cabie size Refeence: 2 () A 4 core and earth, X-90, mutioore copper, 3 phase submatin is installed buried direct in the ground complying with eategory B requiremens. The demand on the cable is 68. per pase use DB 500mm 4 core +E X.90 Cable size Reference: 2 (© Atwisted 4 core PVC insulated aerial cable drawing 73 A, is installed in an area where the wind speed is 2 ais nel PVC Twisted is Dweling 4 core cable fe Boat I Shed ———= = Cables: Retence 6O77AC SPECIAL ov2009 © TAFENSWSECTION D ~ (37 Marks) INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all the following questions in the spaces provided. Some ‘questions require drawing which must be neat and legible, Try to avoid fines erossing ‘almost parallel when completing wiring dlagrams to avoid any confusion 28 to which line exits the intersection. UES: HON. (4 Marks) equipment shown below is for a distribution board fora living unit, The four final sob circuits are to be connectel using the breakers shawa below Show on the diagram the necessary Active, Neutral and Earth connections to supply these submis eta ROD_RCD_conbacenics Crouitbreskers | 2 of ofo ofo ofolololo | Be Be PS es ool ole o[eletete Tetve G8 |@ Ge (@@@ [@@@ REN RE W REN FEW Loh Uight2 Power t SYTIAC SPECIAL MY2009 OTAFENSW- SECTION D~ (Cont’d) QUESTION 3. (4 Marks) As insulation resistance test fra single phase low voltage povter circuit eto be conducted 2 (a) Draw and eorretly label the appropriate circuit for this test tobe carved out 2 (b) State she position of the selector switch andthe expected reading it would indicate Circle the correct answers Postion: Q, 280 V, £00 V, 1000 ¥ Resuls: 50 KA, 100 KO, $06 kk, § IO. CRs] PLES) GS 5 © alo gov. GOTTAC SPECIAL M2009 © TAFENSW-19- SECTION D- (Cont'd) QUESTIONS. (4 Marks) A polarity testis to be performed on a final sub-ciruit containing light points. Record your "results fr the polarity tet in the able below om Ean i BEE | = suit nection | | a ‘The results for correct polarity check would bet ‘Combination Resale Aaiiveneatrat Aativeearth Neairabearth Aativenenteal Switched ‘Activecarth Switched ‘Neutral-carh switched plplplojojs 6077AC SPECIAL M2009 OTAFENSWSECTION D— (Cont'd) QUESTION 7. (§ Marks) Calculate the maximum demand of a sub-rain supplying a town house with the following dead! © Seeitng fans © Dechaust fans + 6single socket outlets #16 double socket outers © 65KW cook wp 2 40KW oven + SOKU ducted air conditioner (23 A) + B6RW quick recovery HWS, + 3.6 KW instantaneous HWS Toad Grou Load Calentation ‘VT7AC SPECIAL M2005 oTArENSWvas = Answer Sheet ~ Section A (Multiple Choice Questions) 8 Aprit 2009 SPECIAL EXAMINATION 6077AC Electrical Systems Safety — Capstone Assessment instructions: +» Enter your personal details in the top right hand comer of this sheet. «Place an 'X? in the box of your choice, Ifyou make a mistke, ile your answer @)and Chovee ogi Question @|m]O|@ 1 2 B 4 15 Ty Totals LI “Total Correst Seton A| Total Marks: Seetiom At vecssee/IS END OF EXAMINATION GO77AC SPECIAL M2000 © TAFENSWSECTION B- (20 Mari) INSTRUCTIONS: In this past of the assessment, you are required to answer a range of questions ty using AS/NZS3000/2007, For ench question, you are required lo supply an answer fo the question and the clause from ASINZS30002007 thet relates to your answer. One ranrk vill be awarded for the correct answer aud one mark for the correct clause murmber. QUESTION 1. (@ Marky ‘What isthe maximum disconnection time for a final sub. socket outlet in a lounge room? ..04seconds, Jrcalt supplying a ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clause number. .1.55.3.iA. ..) 5 QUESTION2, @ Mark) ne At what distance from the edge ofa pool would a colour bond perimeter fence ited to be bonded? within arms reach 1.25m from waters edge. ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clause number.....8.6.2.6.-1.4.12..-.) ie) QUESTION 3. @ Marky ‘Where double insulation i maintained form the point of supply to the Toad terminal of the protective devies for the sub-mtins an final sub-ciruits, what will determine th minimum size of te main eath conductor? In elation to the CSA of largest active congctor ofthe lags outgoing submain or final subcireuit, . [ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clause mumber..53.32.0,) QUESTIONS. — @ Mark) ‘What are the requirements for switching devices operating ina cienit fed from an isolated inverter? seven ‘Switching devices shall operate in all live conductors of a separated circuit. a ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clause number. 7.44 13 ova eysa08 — @tArENsW‘Why are electrical installations divided into circuits? Avoid danger and minimise inconvenience in the event ofa fault ‘and facilite safe operation, inspection, testing and maintenance ‘ASINZS 3000/2007 Reference (Clase number... -16.5 ‘077A Ev008 @TARENSWQUESTIONI —_ (Cont'd) F(a) Determine the phase impedance ofthe transformer. 500%/0.085= WYox400= BOL HO oi 1 (b) Assuming the transformer hes a phase impedance of 60, determine the ~waximum 3 © prospective fault current at the POS (point A) ‘AS2008.Lhass approximate tables to determine conductor resistance. otis 34 X90 400mm? 60m = 0.0039 Z toa ~ 3.006 + 0.0039 = 0.0099 F=V/ £0 230/0.0099=23.2KA 1 (©) _Determive the system impedance, for a3 @ prospective fault current of I2kA at point ‘C° the Sub Board Ze V/1= 230 12kA = 0.01920 1 @)_ffthe Active Earth fault current is 4.8 kA at the SB (point C), determine the maximum earth fault curent atthe end of te final sub circuit assuming all fault current flows through the MEN at the MSB. Zext = Vil 230 /48kA = 0.0 4790. Zrge =Za + Ze ~ 0.196 +0315 = 0.5110 Ztotal 40.511 +0.0 479 = 0.5589 2 If= Vize=230/0,5589=41 LSA (co77AB wy008 OTAFEASW“1. SECTION C- (Cont'd) QUESTIONS, — (@ Marks) ‘Threc 3 phase circuits supplying similar toads are installed spaced on @ single perforated cable tay. If the current drawn by each circuit is 35A per phase, determine (a) The de-rating factor s:!'e to each eable and refersnce, Devating facts 8 96, Reforence :....723 item 18 > she cables to supply the Lond. ats (b) The minimum eurreat rating 0 Current rating...2° 22 QUESTION 6, (@ Marks) 7 ae A.20A hot water eicuit, a 20A cook top citouit and a 20A even circuit are grouped together and lipped to he ceitng ost partially surounded by blk thermal insulation. Determine: a ate (@) The de-rating factor applied to each cable and reference, Derating factor: OTs Reference:.....122 item 2 col 6 (©) The minimum current rating ofthe cables to supply the loa. (Current rating........28.6A... or7ass Ev2008 OTAFE NSWQUESTION 8. (3 Marks) A thres-phase, 400V sub-main has» route length of 42 meters and a maxiraun demand of 138A. The cables used sre single core MIMS that axe clipped to supporss spaced from the wall be 20mm, The cable's teraperature will not exceed 90°C. Cable size:...25mm Reference:.....T18 ColS. (Smacks) corr Rv2008 TARE NSW16. ‘QUESTION 2 (4 marks) ‘A domestic jnstalleton is supplied with 16mm* double insulated consumers mains ‘with 16mm? BW used for meter wiring, (a) Draw and correcly identify all eables used in the basic earthing systern for the installation (2marks} (®) Nominate the minimum size cables to be sed. (2marks) Water pipe Switehbonrd Surround 6o77AB Ev2008 © TATENSWra QUESTION 4 (4markc) ‘A polarity testis to be performed on a final sub-ciruit contsining socket outlets, ‘Record your results for the polarity test in the table below. (marks) [Dioceses Wesorosi BY [SPoocssoedg 20ROD] (DOH co Doooavosbay Cg opsEEo fol sds q ° of eral Select correct meter positon, circle correct selection, 30/5000)250V, SOV, 100V/; / — (ers ‘The results for soreet polarity check would be: Gms) ‘Combination Result Active-neutral 15Q VE Active earth 5a. Neutral-earth 10Q 4 Active-neutral Switched ol } ‘Active- earth Switched o2 ‘Neutral-earth switched 102 o77an Ey2008 O TAFE NSW-20- (QUESTION 6 (7 maris) CCaleulate the maximum demand of @ 400 three phase sub-main to ¢ factory having the Following load 15x Mevoury vapour high-by lights red a 5A each (ireuits) 90 x twin escent ight Fiting 0.528 cach (iret) 24x double 10A single phase socket outlets Scirus) = FB x ion SSL 6 x thre phase socket ouets 208 sen Farina e. 3 x thre phase socket outlets 154 1 x 30KW three phase industrial ai heater for factory heating Table Cg 1x three phase guillotine motor 204. - | xthroe phase dell machine 154 2x three phase hydraulic presses 254 1 three phase air compressor 40A Toad [Toad] Caleuaton [group type. _| Light ee set [sei | sea TOA | (LO00W+100x19/230= 10-874) SO | 16 5/0 perpen wi geepey 10°87] 10-67 | 10-87 2OA | 20+0.75(20x5+1 5x3) 198 75 so. C_[Hester Poronyso-asa [433 [43.3 [43.3 D_ [Motors |a0r0.7H2-0.st 248) 65.5, e9.8| 88-8 = 88:84 Demand A A A=m. CE TH Smmarks) Fill in the certificate of compliance for question 8 as a new installation Installed and inspected by you. QEATIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ELECTRICAL WORK eeieinin doit pond SHEA Wigs ciao ret tn Enka [ema Demme [Coane in. (2 | CemrincaTe must Be IsUED TO Tr ytnatezn ran i 420 vente re CLEOTATY BRTREUTER ONE [Eo en etoe Titsnoncermreconn |Dlisirara suairat mation nmtetecimnt Oboe maser 371 Thao 1D tea ceteaasomaesrvongezsnes eae araareratocas ea. aos casa soe : yet ana cea cues {tans olonspor Or ae nonksous bee nthe Boi t be iil ‘ey teuaoe any Regen sense | or7ap Ev2008 ‘OTATENSW